How do we get there? By Living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. Finding new solutions to old problems. Mobilizing the best resources. Inspiring individuals to tackle their most daunting social crises. And by making strategic investments that produce lasting results. Donate or volunteer today and support our work. Learn more about how we support our community through our impact stories, or check out the statistics below to see how we help through our ALICE initiative.
United Way of the National Capital Area is committed to the health, education and economic opportunity of every person in our community, regardless of race, gender, income and ability.
Here are quick links to the work that United Way NCA does for the local community in the Washington, DC area. United Way NCA has community programs for residents in the National Capital Area, including:
Washington, DC
Maryland
Virginia
United Way of the National Capital Area is dedicated to creating a more equitable and thriving community for all. Your support plays a crucial role in achieving this mission. Here are some ways you can contribute:
Your involvement, whether through donations, volunteering, advocacy, or spreading awareness, makes a meaningful difference in advancing United Way’s mission. Together, we can create lasting change and build a stronger, more resilient community for everyone.
Explore all United Way NCA community health programs:
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Explore all United NCA community economic opportunity programs:
At United Way NCA, we’re committed to improving lives across the National Capital Area. We focus on the often-overlooked ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population—individuals and families who work hard but still struggle to afford basic needs. Click here for more information on what United Way does.
United Way NCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health, education, and economic opportunity of individuals and families in the National Capital Area.
You can get involved with United Way NCA by donating, volunteering, participating in advocacy efforts, joining affinity groups or regional councils, and spreading awareness about their mission.
United Way NCA champions equity through a number of initiatives. Such as funding targeted programs, advocating for inclusive policies, fostering community partnerships, conducting data-driven research, and providing capacity-building support to organizations addressing equity issues.
United Way ensures that 85 cents of every dollar donated directly supports its mission. Overhead rates may vary among local United Way chapters, but across the U.S., the network-wide overhead rate stands at 14.5%, significantly lower than industry norms.